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Little Moon Tiny Lakefront Cabin

Goreville, IL, USA

Cabin

Bedrooms1

Sleeps3

Bathrooms0

Half Baths1

Min Stay2 nights

Tiny Home Living with Outdoor Shower and Gorgeous View of Lake

Tiny home living on lakefront lot. Morning coffee on deck watching wildlife and jumping fish. Comfy lofted F bed with a Q Futon topper, tiny kitchenette with running water and new, modern composting toilet. Private, outdoor shower. A/C if you want or leave windows open to hear the lovely night noises. Bring your boat and fishing poles. Small private dock available for your boat and for fishing. Great hiking/biking/climbing nearby. One room non smoking cabin with tiny bathroom.

We just added a pergola and grill to the deck. Also in front of cabin are 2 chairs on a deck and a firepit. Very nice to make smores and look at lake. Perfect for a couple or small family.

Owner

Kris Shellabarger

Member Since 2016

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Nov 17, 2018

About Kris Shellabarger

We built our log cabin in 2008 down at Lake of Egypt. We built a rental cabin to share because we have so much fun at the lake! We rent our Red Roof Retreat and have had so much fun renting to such amazing people that we refinished the Little Moon to share in the beauty and fun of the area.

Kris Shellabarger purchased this Cabin in 2008

Why Kris Shellabarger chose Goreville

This was a little shed that was on the property when we bought it in 2008. We finished the inside and stayed in in while we built our log cabin next door. Since then, many of our friends come to visit and love to stay in the Little Moon cabin because it is similar to camping with all of the benefits of a tiny home. Open the windows and you feel like you are laying in a tent... only you are laying in a fluffy lofted bed! When we decided to rent this one also, we changed the inside to suit all types of guests and their needs.

What makes this Cabin unique

Outdoor (private) shower that is so great to jump into after a day on the lake. It's especially fun when it's raining outside! Morning coffee will turn to afternoon lunch and evening cocktails on the deck facing the lake. You will see birds, wildlife, fish and turtles in the lake and all sorts of lake activity if you sit long enough. The night sky is beautiful and you will have a hard time tearing yourself away to go inside and sleep!

Amenities

Internet

Air Conditioning

Pets Welcome

Fireplace

TV

Children Welcome

Parking

Heater

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3

Studio

1 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon

The lofted bed has a full mattress with a queen futon top for extra comfort.

Bathrooms

0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath

Bathroom 1

toilet, outdoor shower

Modern composting toilet and outdoor shower.

Location Type

Lake View

Lakefront

Water View

Waterfront

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Air Conditioning

Heating

Linens Provided

Fireplace

Parking

Internet

Available but sometimes spotty

Towels Provided

Wireless Internet

Living Room

Small sofa bed.

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Small refrigerator

Stove

Electric burner

Microwave

Coffee Maker

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

Table folds out with chairs hidden inside for inside eating and cafe table on deck for outdoor eating.

comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television

Books

Games

Outside

Kayak / Canoe

Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboat. Also lifejackets and can give you sizes upon request.

Bicycles

2 Mountain Bikes available for use

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Golf

golf course nearby

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.

15 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

1 - 6 of 15

Adorable and perfect!

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Amy G.

So cute and so secluded!

Submitted Aug 6, 2017

Owner's Response:

Thank you so much! We happen to see you back for another visit!

Beautiful cabin...wonderful stay!

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

Mike G.

We couldn’t get to the mountains this year so we tried to find a pseudo getaway near home. This property fit the bill. Lovely little cabin! What it lacked in size and amenities, it made up for in character and uniqueness. Surprisingly great hiking nearby too. Awesome rock formations at garden of the gods, rock rim, and giant city state park.

Submitted Nov 4, 2018

Relaxing!

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

Laurelee B.

My husband and I came here as a getaway to reconnect from a rough year. Little Moon was the perfect little place for that. So close to hiking and antiquing and right on the lake for fishing! We would come again for another getaway for just us.

Submitted Oct 5, 2018

Cozy wonderful cabin!

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Amanda M.

This cabin is so cozy and adorable! I love how they've made the most with the space there- like how the side table folds out to a big table, having the bed on a loft, and having the outdoor shower (which was super nice!) Someone might not have put that much work into making it so homey! It was also great having a grill under the covered patio because it rained one night so we were still able to cook dinner (our plan was to use the fire pit). I loved being able to take such a short walk to the lake, although the hill is steeper then it looks so it's much harder to get back up than go down! This was our first time taking our rescue dog on a trip and we couldn't have picked a better spot. We just tied her a tree most of the time and let her explore. This cabin was the perfect place to go for a couple and a dog!

Submitted Jun 25, 2018

Amazing, relaxing, renewing

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Amber H.Metropolis

This little cabin was just what we needed!!! As we spent our anniversary/husband's birthday weekend together, we grilled, made smores, took in all the beauty surrounding the cabin, and fished for hours and hours all three days. We had such an amzing time.

Submitted Jun 14, 2018

Beautiful lakefront cabin for two.

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Jesse L.

My partner and I very much enjoyed our time here. We stayed four nights in the little moon cabin. The cabin, while small, was clean and homey, and the covered porch and fire pit added enough space for both of us to be by ourselves when needed. Kris's instructions were clear and helped us get to the cabin without incident. The bed was comfortable and not at all too small for us (two average-sized men). Kris and her husband were friendly, knowledgeable and hospitable, always keeping themselves open for questions and recommendations while also respecting our privacy and never pushing themselves onto us. Additionally, our status as a gay couple didn't affect their kindness towards us in any way.

The lake and surrounding area is truly beautiful with great hiking and boating opportunities. Would recommend to any couple looking for a getaway in the area.